The Chicago Blackhawks might have figured out something as of late. With Sunday night’s victory, the Hawks have won three in a row. They also have points in five of their last six games.
Sunday’s victory was powered by a hat trick from Tyler Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi has emerged a real leader in Connor Bedard’s absence and is having arguably the best season of his career. Ironcially enough, Bertuzzi’s previous best season came under Jeff Blashill in Detroit.
The victory also broke the Blackawks’ winless streak in back-to-back games this season.
First period
The scoring in this game was started by former Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad. Saad was able to bury a puck loose in front of the Hawks net.
The Hawks tied the game on Bertuzzi’s first goal of the contest.
GOAL: Tyler Bertuzzi rips a shot from the circle to tie the game! pic.twitter.com/NyeaexIjPi
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The first period ended with the score knotted at 1-1.
Second period
In the second period, Mark Stone scored to give the Knights a 2-1 lead.
Third period
At just past the midway point, Bertuzzi struck again for the second time.
GOAL: Tyler Bertuzzi jams in his second of the game off a feed from Ryan Greene pic.twitter.com/9TGHstxhzv
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Ryan Greene, who had been denied on several great chances, was able to find Bertuzzi for the second goal.
After several great chances by the Hawks to end the period, this game went to overtime.
Overtime
The Hawks had a great scorong chance when Artyom Leshunov won a board battle. The win sent Ilya Mikheyev and Bertuzzi down the ice. After a near miss, Mikheyev wheeled around the net and found a wide-open Bertuzzi for the winner.
Tyler Bertuzzi OT WINNER FOR THE HAT TRICK! pic.twitter.com/JPnXHuyzgB
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Vegas challenged the goal-scoring sequence for offside. Ultimately the goal was upheld for the Blackhawks victory.
Analysis
The Hawks have won three in a row and continue to play excellent for their goalies. While Bertuzzi will get a ton of credit for this victory, we should also recognize the play of Arvid Soderblom. Soderblom denied Colton Sissons on three seperate occassions in this contest. He has gotten really good at stopping 1-on-1 chances.
In addition to Soderblom, Greene continues to get himself in great scoring position. He appears to have at least one A+ chance per game. Hopefully some of those pucks will go in the net.
The offensive hero of the contest, Bertuzzi, has been a godsend for this team. Bertuzzi continues to find ways to help this team out night in and night out. He has really stepped up his offensive game since Bedard’s injury. The Hawks need Bertuzzi and company to continue to play well before the Olympic break. With Bedard and Frank Nazar still out, the Hawks must continue to ride this wave of positive vibes.
The Hawks’ next game is Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues on TNT at 8:30 p.m. CST.